Work on the Whistler Olympic Village is featured in The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects journal 'Landscapes / Paysages'.
Tom Barratt Ltd. has expertise and capability in these areas:
Communications, Illustration & Digital Technology
Tom Barratt was the first office in British Columbia to embrace digital design & cad for graphic illustration and has established efficiency in design and communication. TBL was chosen for the illustration graphics for the 2010 Olympic Bid Book for IOC review winning a national award.
TBL utilizes current digital technology including 3D simulation and terrain modeling as a basis for design and project understanding.
Green Infrastructure, Native Planting, Natural Area Design
TBL is expert in difficult site development, native planting, environmental rehabilitation and other practices to enhance sustainability such as green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales and greenways.
Parks & Trails
Tom Barratt was the original Parks Planner in Whistler creating the renowned parks and Valley Trail Greenway system which many communities aspire to.
Constructed Projects
TBL has overseen numerous constructed projects - including overseeing construction of Whistler Athlete Village for 2010 Olympic games.
Artist Collaboration & Public Art
With an interest in creative expression and art in the landscape, Tom Barratt has coordinated several public art projects and works with artists on design projects.